So you’ve heard someone shout “6 7!” across a basketball court or mutter “rizz” while scrolling TikTok, and you’re wondering ... what in the Vegemite is going on? Welcome to the wild world of teen slang in 2025, where words don’t always mean what they used to & sometimes they don’t mean anything at all.

The “6 7” Phenomenon

Let’s start with the viral nonsense: “6 7”. It’s loud, it’s random, and it’s everywhere. Originating from a drill rap track and boosted by TikTok edits, it’s now a catchphrase with zero actual meaning. Teens use it to hype, confuse, or just razz each other. Think of it as the modern “booyah”, but with less context and more chaos.

Aussie Slang in the Teen Wild

While “6 7” is global, Aussie teens have their own homegrown lingo that’s just as baffling. Here’s a quick guide to what’s trending, and what it actually means:

• Rizz – Charisma or flirting skills. “He’s got mad rizz.”
• Bussin – Really good, especially food. “This Macca’s burger is bussin.”
• Cooked – Totally wrecked or overwhelmed. “I forgot my assignment - I’m cooked.”
• Cap – A lie. “You finished that test? That’s cap.”
• Drip – Cool outfit or accessories. “Check the drip - new sunnies and trackies.”
• Lowkey / Highkey – Subtle vs. obvious feelings. “Lowkey love this song.”
• NPC – Someone boring or predictable. “He’s such an NPC in class.”
• Touch grass – Go outside, stop being online. “Bro, touch grass.”
• Deadset – Truly, seriously. “Deadset legend for bringing snacks.”
• She’ll be apples – Everything will be fine. “Forgot my notes, but she’ll be apples.”

Why It Matters (Even If You Don’t Care)

Sure, you might have a care factor of zero, but understanding teen slang is like decoding a cultural mood ring. It’s playful, expressive, and constantly evolving. Whether it’s Aussie classics like “no wuckas” or TikTok imports like “mid” and “fire,” it’s all part of how the next generation connects, rebels & entertains.

You don’t have to use the slang (please don’t say “rizz” at brunch), but knowing what it means? That’s just good cultural hygiene. And if someone yells “6 7!” at you ... just nod, smile, and pretend you’re in on the joke. That’s the most sigma move of all.